Shimla Hill Station-India
Welcome
to the summer capital of the British, the best refuge for summers
of the plains of Northern India. Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation
of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath lends her name to
the hill resort of Shimla. The natural beauty of the 2159 m high
Shimla makes it one of the most popular hill resorts in the
country. The terrific tranquility attracts thousands of tourists
year after year. The most frequent area of Shimla happens to be
the Mall. The shopping hub of the hill resort is always crowded
with tourists. The picturesque surroundings and the shops selling
a wide spectrum of items have made the Mall the biggest landmark
of Shimla. Close by is the The six-storeyed Vice-Regal Lodge or
Rashtrapati Niwaswhich makes the other much visit landmark. The
architectural style and the lovely lawns are bewitchingly
beautiful. You may even move at light ahead and spot the state
bird of Himachal Pradesh Monal pheasant at the Himalayan aviary
besides a large number of other birds.
Besides the temple dedicated to the Goddess Shymala the hill
resorts boasts of the famous Jhaku Temple. The temple of the
monkey faced God Hanuman at the height of 8048 feet above sea
level and offers a panoramic view of the city. The collection of
the statues, miniatures, coins and photos at the state Museum is
as awe aspiring as the stained glass windows of the Christ Church
and St. Michael’s Cathedral.
The hill resort also offers picture perfect picnic spots in the
lap of lovely nature. Amidst the glen forests near the stream and
then a little ahead amongst the deodar forests at Annandale are
the best bets for family picnics.
You may plan your trip to Shimla anytime of the year. When the
plains experience scorching summers, Shimla is cool with
temperature less than 25 degrees. In winters it is the best sport
for fun and frolic. The adventure sports simply take over the
land. The Christmas and the New Year’s Eve are best spent
in the snowfall at Shimla with your near and dear ones.
